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GN51 OPO

2001 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,680 mi
Last recorded92,680 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 OPO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 92,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 92,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,639 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,228 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,451 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,300 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,086 miles

Nearside front tyre has wear on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,405 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,436 miles

both front wishbone bushes have slight cracks

near side front tyre side wall perished

near side rear shock has slight leak

near side rear tyre side wall perished

rear number pate delaminated

Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 50,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,150 miles

rear number plate slightly deterated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,423 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 40,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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GN51 OPO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,915 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN51 OPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN51 OPO registered?

GN51 OPO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is GN51 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OPO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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